Vic Chesnutt

Vic Chesnutt was an American singer-songwriter associated with the Athens, Georgia music scene, active from the early 1990s until his death in 2009. He was known for candid, often darkly poetic lyrics delivered in a raw, intimate vocal style, and for guitar-based songs that blended folk, country, and indie rock influences. His work is noted for its emotional directness, literate songwriting, and collaborations with other figures from the independent music community.